Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b5 (d4·5)
c9-26186Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Nxb5 d6 23. Nxd6+ Kd7 24. Bh3+ Re6 25. Nxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h3 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d6, then Nxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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